Lord Bassam of Brighton Portrait

Lord Bassam of Brighton

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 3rd November 1997


Lord Bassam of Brighton is not a member of any APPGs
1 Former APPG membership
Trailer and Towing Safety
Shadow Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology)
21st Feb 2023 - 5th Jul 2024
Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport)
21st Feb 2023 - 5th Jul 2024
Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Net Zero)
21st Feb 2023 - 26th Oct 2023
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and International Trade)
15th Apr 2020 - 20th Feb 2023
Shadow Spokesperson (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (Sport)
14th May 2020 - 20th Feb 2023
Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
12th Dec 2022 - 20th Feb 2023
Shadow Spokesperson (Further & Higher Education)
25th Mar 2019 - 17th May 2021
Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
20th Jun 2019 - 23rd Jul 2019
Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee
17th May 2018 - 19th Mar 2019
Procedure and Privileges Committee
7th Oct 2008 - 1st Feb 2018
Committee of Selection (Lords)
7th Oct 2008 - 1st Feb 2018
Services Committee
1st Sep 2016 - 1st Feb 2018
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
2nd Jun 2010 - 1st Feb 2018
Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
12th May 2010 - 24th Jan 2018
Deputy Speaker (Lords)
29th Nov 2010 - 24th Jan 2018
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
7th Oct 2008 - 24th Jan 2018
Deputy Speaker (Lords)
18th Dec 2008 - 24th Jan 2018
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
2nd Jun 2010 - 24th Jan 2018
Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
8th Jun 2015 - 31st Aug 2016
Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
16th Dec 2008 - 1st May 2012
Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
5th Oct 2008 - 6th May 2010
Lords in Waiting (HM Household)
7th Jun 2001 - 5th Oct 2008


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Bassam of Brighton has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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Lord Bassam of Brighton has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Bassam of Brighton has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Bassam of Brighton has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament